Flagler College Theatre Department gears up for its 2010-2011 production season

Antigone performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 29, 30; and 2 p.m. Oct. 24 and Oct. 31 in Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada St.

Agnes of God

The Theatre Department’s 2nd Stage production, “Agnes of God,” by John Pielemeier, tells the story of a young nun who gives birth to a dead child after virgin conception.

The play follows her struggle throughout the investigation. It should be noted that this is for mature audiences only.

Performances will be Nov. 10-13 in the Rahner-Gibbs 2nd Stage theatre, second floor of the Flagler College Auditorium (not wheelchair accessible).

A special performance will be Nov. 19 in the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla St. (which is wheelchair accessible). Tickets are $8 for general admission, with advance ticket purchase recommended.

Dark of the Moon

The Spring main stage production, “Dark of the Moon,” by Howard Richardson and William Berney, focuses on a Romeo and Juliet-type drama taking place in 1900s Appalachia and will feature a bluegrass band and folk songs. It deals with issues of tolerance the star-crossed love of two opposing worlds. “Dark of the Moon” will be on stage the first two weekends in March. Tickets will be $10 per person.

Lucky Bunny

The spring term will also include a children’s theatre production of an original play, “Lucky Bunny,” written and composed by Flagler College Theatre student Josh Winchester. Performances will be at 7 p.m. April 15-16; and 2 p.m. April 17 in Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada St. A tea party will follow the Saturday performance. Reservations are required by calling 819-6217.

Senior Conservatory

The culmination of the Flagler College Theatre Department major requirement is the Senior Conservatory. These short plays are directed and cast by the seniors theatre majors.

Fall conservatory performances will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 1-4, with spring conservatory one-acts at 7 p.m. March 30-31 and April 1-2. All performances (with the exception of the Nov. 19 performance of “Agnes of God”) will be in the Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada St., downtown St. Augustine.

The box office for all main stage and 2nd Stage productions opens the Monday prior to opening, and operates from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For box office information, call 826-8600. Senior Conservatory tickets are available at the door.